Polyethylene

(C₂H₄)ₙ

IUPAC: Polyethene

CAS: 9002-88-4

개요

Polyethylene is the most widely produced plastic in the world, with annual production exceeding 100 million tonnes. It comes in several varieties (HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE) with different densities and properties. It is used in packaging, bottles, pipes, and films.

구성

원소 기호 원자 원자 질량
Hydrogen H 4 1.0080
Carbon C 2 12.0110

원소 구성

H
Hydrogen ×4
14.4%
C
Carbon ×2
85.6%

용도

  • • Plastic bags and films (LDPE)
  • • Bottles and containers (HDPE)
  • • Pipes and fittings
  • • Packaging materials

흥미로운 사실

  • ✦ Accidentally discovered in 1933 by ICI researchers applying high pressure to ethylene
  • ✦ Takes 500-1000 years to decompose in landfills

안전

  • ⚠ Generally non-toxic
  • ⚠ Environmental pollution from single-use plastics
  • ⚠ Microplastic contamination

성질

유형
polymer
상태
solid
몰 질량
28.05 g/mol
밀도
0.9400 g/cm³
녹는점
115.0 °C
용해도
insoluble

다른 이름

Polythene PE

관련 화합물

Cellulose

(C₆H₁₀O₅)ₙ

Epoxy Resin DGEBA

C₂₁H₂₄O₄

Kevlar

(C₁₄H₁₀N₂O₂)ₙ

Nylon-6,6

(C₁₂H₂₂N₂O₂)ₙ

Sodium Polyacrylate

(C₃H₃NaO₂)ₙ

Polylactic Acid

(C₃H₄O₂)ₙ

Polymethyl Methacrylate

(C₅H₈O₂)ₙ

Polyurethane

(C₃H₂NO)ₙ

Polycarbonate

(C₁₆H₁₄O₃)ₙ

Polyethylene Terephthalate

(C₁₀H₈O₄)ₙ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Polyethylene?
Polyethylene ((C₂H₄)ₙ) is a polymer compound with the IUPAC name Polyethene.
What is the molecular weight of Polyethylene?
Polyethylene has a molar mass of 28.054 g/mol.
What state is Polyethylene at room temperature?
Polyethylene is a solid at room temperature.
Is Polyethylene organic or inorganic?
Polyethylene is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Polyethylene?
Polyethylene ((C₂H₄)ₙ) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C).